J Dilla

American hip-hop producer from Detroit (1974-2006). James Dewitt Yancey. Donuts (2006), The Shining (2006). Revolutionized hip-hop production with off-kilter, humanized beats. Produced for Common, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest. 'The King of Beats.' Died of lupus at 32. Influence immeasurable.